Free at last....Sgt. Bowe Berdahl released by Taliban Written by ABC on 31 May 2014. Posted in National News View Comments FREE AT LAST… Only a few minutes ago, America’s only POW in the Afghan War was released by the Taliban. Sgt. Bowe Berdahl, held captive since 2009 is now free. Click for complete details… View the discussion thread. back to top